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UPDATE: 19-Year-Old Charged After Allegedly Stealing Vehicle from Dakota County Courthouse, Leading High-Speed Pursuit
A 19-year-old St. Paul man is now facing multiple felony charges following a chaotic sequence of events that began just after his reported release from custody and ended with a high-speed, multi-agency pursuit across Dakota County.
Man Facing Felony Mail Theft Charges After Alleged Package Theft at Apartment Complex
A Burnsville man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he was caught stealing packages and mail from an apartment building earlier this week.
Woman Charged in Apartment Garage Burglary in Burnsville; Prosecutors Cite Broader Metro Crime Pattern
A 23-year-old Minneapolis woman is facing a felony charge in Dakota County after authorities say she assisted in a burglary inside a private apartment garage in Burnsville, while also being linked to a broader pattern of property crimes across the Twin Cities metro.
Man Charged After Barricaded Assault Incident at Burnsville Apartments; Prior Warrant Also Served
A barricaded suspect was taken into custody Sunday night following an hours-long police incident at an apartment complex in Burnsville that began as an assault on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the Stone Grove Apartments in the 2500 block of Williams Drive.
BREAKING: Barricaded Suspect at Stone Grove Apartment Taken Into Custody Following Assault and SWAT Incident
A barricaded suspect was taken into custody Sunday night following an hours-long police incident at an apartment complex in Burnsville that began as an assault on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the Stone Grove Apartments in the 2500 block of Williams Drive.
Active Investigation Underway After Reports of Gunfire at Burnsville Apartment Complex
Burnsville police are investigating a report of gunfire early Monday morning at an apartment complex, with no victims identified and no arrests made as of now.
Man Facing Felony Charges After Allegedly Fleeing Police Twice in Separate Incidents on Same Day
A man is facing felony charges in two separate criminal cases after authorities allege he fled from law enforcement in a motor vehicle during two incidents on the same day in Dakota County.
19-Year-Old Has Been Arrested and is Facing Charges in the Deadly Burnsville Apartment Shooting That Killed 14-Year-Old Charles Moore
A 19-year-old is now charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting earlier this year at an apartment complex in Burnsville that left a 14-year-old boy dead.
Burnsville Police Chief Tanya Schwartz Announces Retirement After 31 Years of Service
After more than three decades of service to the community, Burnsville Police Chief Tanya Schwartz has announced she will retire at the end of May 2026.
Burnsville Police Arrest Wanted Suspect Tied to Felony Burglary Case out of Indiana
A Burnsville man is facing a felony fugitive-from-justice charge in Dakota County after authorities determined he was wanted on an active warrant out of Indiana in connection with a burglary investigation.
Burnsville Police Investigating a Shooting on River Ridge Blvd Near Grand Slam in Burnsville; No Injuries Reported
Police are investigating a reported shooting Friday evening near a busy commercial area in Burnsville, where multiple shell casings were found on the roadway, but no injuries have been reported.
UPDATE: 14-Year-Old Dies After Late-Night Shooting at Glen at Burnsville
Burnsville police have confirmed that a teenager has died following a shooting late Monday night at the Glen at Burnsville Apartments.
Burnsville Detective Natalie Sandifer Named 2025 Officer of the Year
The Burnsville Police Department has named Detective Natalie Sandifer as its 2025 Officer of the Year, recognizing her exceptional dedication, investigative excellence, and unwavering commitment to justice!
Burnsville Police Investigating Fatal Shooting Near Andrews Pointe Townhomes
Burnsville police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Sunday night, January 25, 2026, in the area of Andrews Pointe Townhomes.
New Felony Burglary Charge Against Dashawn Newton Following Lakeville Investigation, Citing Escalating Pattern of Sexual Offenses
A Burnsville man already facing serious felony charges for a violent New Year’s Day assault in Burnsville is now charged in a separate Lakeville case involving an alleged late-night garage intrusion and indecent exposure incident, according to newly filed court documents on Monday.
Burnsville Police Arrest 23-Year-Old, File Felony Charges in New Year’s Day Park Assault Near Crystal Lake
Burnsville Police have arrested and the Dakota County Attorney’s Office has charged a 23-year-old man in connection with a violent New Year’s Day assault on an elderly woman along a park trail near Crystal Lake West, an incident authorities say raised serious public safety concerns and represents an escalation of troubling behavior.
Burnsville Police Investigate Morning Assault on Crystal Lake West Park Trail
Police are investigating a reported assault that occurred Thursday morning on a park trail near Crystal Lake West, prompting increased patrols and a request for community assistance.
Burnsville Resident Alleges Rough Encounter With ICE Agents During Weekend Operations; City Reaffirms It Does Not Assist in Federal Immigration Enforcement
New details have emerged following federal immigration enforcement activity in Burnsville over the weekend, including allegations from a resident at a local apartment complex who says federal agents assaulted them.
Burnsville Man Facing Multiple Felony Charges After Threats, Firearms Seizure, and Drug Discovery in Ongoing Dakota County Cases
A Burnsville man accused of participating in a high-level fentanyl and cocaine distribution network spanning multiple counties has been arrested more than six years after prosecutors filed a sweeping set of first-degree felony drug charges.
Semi-Truck Rollover Briefly Closes Highway 13 in Burnsville; No Injuries Reported
A semi-truck rollover caused traffic disruptions late Wednesday morning, November 25, 2025, after the driver struck a guardrail and rolled over on westbound Highway 13 near Portland Avenue.
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